by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Thirty-seven percent of South African motorists say they will still choose diesel vehicles over petrol vehicles even though recent studies show up to 38 000 people die prematurely as a result of diesel engines exceeding their stated emissions standards. This is one of...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
More traffic is expected on the roads in the coming weeks as families from across the country prepare to enjoy the Easter holidays. Schools close for the Easter break on 28 March and reopen on 10 April. Easter Weekend begins on 30 March (Good Friday) and ends on 2...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Although basic fuel prices are showing signs of further decreases at month end, the overall price of fuel is set to increase because of the addition of increased fuel levies in April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
"It’s a luxury I can’t afford”, “It will never happen to me”, and, “I don’t believe in insurance” are just some of the reasons people give for not insuring their property or vehicles. For the uninsured these reasons may seem valid but, in the long run, may prove...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Unleaded 95 petrol cost 45 cents a litre more at the end of 2016 than at the start, with 500ppm diesel up by 21 cents during the year. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which conducted a review of fuel price movements during 2016. Unleaded 95...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As temperatures in specifically the northern provinces soar again today, we warn all motorists to not leave children or pets in vehicles, even for short periods of time. Temperatures in cars can climb very rapidly, and even if a window is cracked slightly open, the...
